The final plat shall be sized and contain the information, details and documents as follows:
(A) Sheet size and scale. All final plats shall be drawn in permanent reproducible ink on mylar or tracing sheets 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, 8 1/2 inches by 14 inches, 11 inches by 17 inches, or 24 inches by 36 inches, and to a scale of one inch equals 100 feet. Where more than one sheet is required, an index sheet of maximum size, 24 inches by 36 inches, shall be filed showing the entire subdivision; all sheets shall be of the same size.
(B) Measurements. The length and bearing of all straight lines, radii, arc lengths, tangent lengths, and central angles of all curves shall be indicated along the boundary line of the subdivision and along each block. All dimensions along the lines of each lot shall be shown. The curve data pertaining to block or lot boundary may be placed in a curve table at the base of the plat and prepared in tabular form.
(C) Existing features inside subdivision.
(1) The existing boundary lines with accurate distances and bearings of the land to be subdivided. Boundary lines shall be drawn in heavy lines for easy identification.
(2) An accurate metes and bounds description of the area included in the subdivision, including reference to section or abstract corners, established subdivisions, primary control points, and total acreage being platted, all shall be placed upon the final plat. Where more than one ownership is involved in the area being subdivided, the limits of each owner's land shall be clearly designated on the final plat.
(3) The location of existing watercourses and other similar drainage features, flood-prone land, railroads, highways, and other transportation features.
(4) True bearings and distances to the nearest established street lines, official monuments, or subdivision corner, which shall be accurately described on the plat.
(5) The location and width of existing streets, alleys, easements, rights-of-way, buildings and structures to be retained.
(6) An accurate location of the subdivision with reference to the deed records of the county which shall include the volume and page of the deed of the property to be subdivided.
(D) Existing features outside subdivision.
(1) The name and property lines of adjoining subdivisions and of the adjoining property owners, together with the respective plat or deed references.
(2) The name and location of adjacent streets, alleys, easements, watercourses, etc.
(3) All lines outside of subdivision boundaries to be dashed lines.
(E) Streets, alleys and easements.
(1) The lines and names of all proposed streets or other ways or easements to be dedicated to public use, with the following engineering and surveying data:
(a) For streets and alleys. Complete curve data (delta, length, radius, tangent, point of curve, point of reverse curve, point of tangent) shown on the center line or on each side of street or in a chart on the plat which lists all such data for each curve; length and bearings of all tangents; dimensions from all angle points and points of curve to an adjacent side lot line.
(b) For watercourses and easements.
1. Distances to be provided along the side lot lines from the front lot line or the high bank of a stream.
2. Traverse line to be provided along the edge of all large water courses in a convenient location, preferably along a utility easement, if paralleling the drainage easement or stream.
(F) Lots and blocks. The lines and numbers of all proposed lots and blocks with complete bearings and dimensions for front, rear and side lot lines and area of each lot shall be shown. (Use block numbers only when previous units of same subdivision have numbered blocks, otherwise use continuous consecutive lot numbers throughout subdivision). The location of minimum building setback lines from all streets on lots and other sites shall conform to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance for the specific use assigned to the project area.
(G) Reservations. The use and property dimensions of all special reservations identified for the project, including sites for schools, churches, and parks. The Master Plan for public sites, school sites and park sites shall be followed or may be amended to conform to the conditions established by the City Council.
(H) Monuments and control points.
(1) The description and location of all permanent survey monuments and control points.
(2) Suitable primary control points to which all dimension, bearings and similar data shall be referred. Dimensions shall be shown in feet and decimals of a foot.
(I) Key map. A key map showing relation of subdivision to major thoroughfares in all directions to a distance of at least one-half mile.
(J) Legend. The final plat shall show a legend including the name of the addition or subdivision, date, scale, and north point; location of subdivision with reference to original land grant or survey; abstract number; name and address of subdivider; name, address and seal of surveyor and/or engineer.
(K) Dedications and certificates. Such dedications and certificates as are applicable.
(1) Dedication deed. Accompanying the final plat shall be a dedication deed or certificate of dedication executed by all persons, firms, or corporations owning an interest in the property subdivided and platted, and acknowledged in the manner prescribed by the laws of the State of Texas for conveyance of real property. Two true copies must be furnished with the original. The wife of each married man executing such dedication deed or certificate of dedication shall join her husband therein unless satisfactory proof be provided showing that the property to be subdivided does not constitute any portion of such party's homestead and positively designates and identifies such party's actual homestead. In the case of lien holders, there shall be executed a subordination agreement whereby all lien holders subordinate their liens to all public streets, alleys, parks, school sites and any drainage or utility easements, right-of-ways, or other public areas shown on the final plat of such subdivision as being set aside for public uses and purposes. The dedication deed or certificate of dedication shall, in addition to the above requirements, contain the following:
(a) An accurate metes and bounds description of the tract of land subdivided (the description placed on the final plat should be used for this purpose). Also, a description of the limits of each owner's land and the lots, plots, and building sites of the subdivision included within the boundary of each owner's land.
(b) A statement and express representation that the parties joining in such dedication deed or certificate of dedication are the sole owners of such tract of land.
(c) An express dedication to the public for public use forever over the streets, alleys, easements, rights-of-way, parks, school sites and other public places shown on the attached plat.
(d) A positive reference and identification of the final plat of such subdivision by the name of such subdivision, date of the plat, and the surveyor who prepared the plat.
(2) Surveyor's Certificate, to be placed on the plat:
Know All Men By These Presents:
That I, , do hereby certify that I prepared this plat and the field notes made a part thereof from an actual and accurate survey of the land and that the corner monuments shown thereon were properly placed under my personal supervision, in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Tool, Texas.
(Professional Seal and Date)
Name, Title, & Registration No.
(3) Certificate of Approval by the City Council of the City of Tool, to be placed on the plat:
Approved this day of , 20 , by the City Council of the City of Tool, Texas.
Mayor
City Secretary
(L) Special restrictions. Where restrictions of use of land, other than those given in these regulations are to be imposed by the subdivider, such restrictions shall be placed on the final plat or on a separate instrument filed with the plat.
(M) Tax receipt. Tax receipts and assessment releases showing that all taxes and all assessments have been paid are to be submitted concurrent with the final plat.
(N) Subdivision improvements. The developer shall install all survey monuments and markers, street paving, curbs and gutters, alley grading, storm drainage, water and sanitary sewer mains and laterals, fire hydrants, water valves, traffic signs, street lights, street signs and sidewalks, within and adjacent to the subdivision, or shall provide cash deposit or other guarantee acceptable to the city for the payment of the cost of such installations prior to the final approval by the City Council.
(Ord. passed 4-20-2000)